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Vauxhall Nova

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 1,196 cc

F7 NVAMOT history

F7 NVA is a red petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 22 May 1989. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
21,075 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 NVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
22 May 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 NVA was last recorded at 21,075 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2013: 213 miles, lower than 93,584 miles on 28 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
20,738 miles · 16 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 21,075 miles
  • 2022 – 20,738 miles
  • 2020 – 20,466 miles
  • 2019 – 20,175 miles
  • 2018 – 19,773 miles
  • 2017 – 16,598 miles
  • 2016 – 11,153 miles
  • 2015 – 8,619 miles
  • 2014 – 5,769 miles
  • 2013 – 213 miles
  • 2012 – 93,584 miles
  • 2011 – 89,795 miles
  • 2010 – 83,080 miles
  • 2009 – 82,313 miles
  • 2008 – 82,143 miles
  • 2007 – 81,957 miles
  • 2006 – 81,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,075 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,075 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    21,075 miles
    Test number
    561569367271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,738 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    20,738 miles
    Test number
    234340633273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,466 miles (+291)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,466 miles
    Test number
    665000931170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  4. Pass20,175 miles (+402)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,175 miles
    Test number
    655783933612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  5. Pass19,773 miles (+3,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,773 miles
    Test number
    699685294710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass16,598 miles (+104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    16,598 miles
    Test number
    338192086419
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail16,494 miles (+5,341)4 dangerous11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,494 miles
    Test number
    387740776171
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Headlamp insecure lens (1.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose wet with oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass11,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    11,153 miles
    Test number
    476530449594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail11,153 miles (+2,534)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,153 miles
    Test number
    608073139281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass8,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    8,619 miles
    Test number
    778788792603
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Fail8,619 miles (+2,850)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,619 miles
    Test number
    751830742175
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass5,769 miles (+396)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    5,769 miles
    Test number
    689521594236
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail5,373 miles (+5,160)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,373 miles
    Test number
    556589264217
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass213 miles (-93,371)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    213 miles
    Test number
    856947173275
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdv on both front wipers worn
    • NoteAdv on engine oil leak

  15. Pass93,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    679112472241
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail93,584 miles (+3,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    959082672244
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail89,795 miles4 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,795 miles
    Test number
    119758251218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdv on off side front tyer on 1.6m on inner edge
    • NoteAdv on off siderear brake performance low

  18. Pass89,795 miles (+6,715)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,795 miles
    Test number
    345748951488
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdv on off side front tyer on 1.6m on inner edge
    • NoteAdv on off siderear brake performance low

  19. Pass83,080 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,080 miles
    Test number
    103385360229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,313 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    531859469246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,143 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    331001808433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,957 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    262459107204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,647 miles
    Test number
    372577146109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 NVA

Does F7 NVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F7 NVA expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F7 NVA?
The MOT on F7 NVA expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F7 NVA done?
F7 NVA was recorded at 21,075 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024.
Has F7 NVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 NVA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on F7 NVA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F7 NVA find?
F7 NVA passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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